Pauline (Polly) Retzloff

Polly, as her friends knew her, died peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2009, at her home in Startup, Washington. She was 96 years and 7 months old. Polly was still very active making quilt tops and cooking up until about 2 weeks before her death.

US general meets with German officials over resort outbreak

BERLIN (AP) — The general commanding American troops in Bavaria met Wednesday with local officials in the Alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen to reassure them of the U.S. military's commitment to preventing the spread of COVID-19, after an outbreak at a troop hotel sickened dozens.

Legals for February, 20 2024

Self-defense? Man stands trial in killing of Chicago officer

CHICAGO (AP) — The lawyer for a man charged in the killing of a Chicago police commander said Tuesday that his client acted in self-defense, while prosecutors said he fatally shot the veteran officer to avoid arrest.

Electric vehicle startup Rivian gets $2.5B in added funding

DETROIT (AP) — Electric vehicle startup Rivian says it has raised another $2.5 billion in funding from accounts advised by investment firm T. Rowe Price.

Electric vehicle startup Rivian gets $2.5B in added funding

DETROIT (AP) — Electric vehicle startup Rivian says it has raised another $2.5 billion in funding from accounts advised by investment firm T. Rowe Price.

Electric vehicle startup Rivian gets $2.5B in added funding

DETROIT (AP) — Electric vehicle startup Rivian says it has raised another $2.5 billion in funding from accounts advised by investment firm T. Rowe Price.

Tech startups come to the Mountain West, but can they grow?

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Tech startups have been migrating into cities all around the Mountain West, from Denver to Salt Lake to Boise.

Tech startups come to the Mountain West, but can they grow?

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Tech startups have been migrating into cities all around the Mountain West, from Denver to Salt Lake to Boise.

Legals May 1, 2018

CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF ROYAL CITY WRF UV EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Royal City, 445 Camelia Street NE, Royal City, Washington 99357, up to 11:00 a.m.; local time on Monday, May 14, 2018, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof for the WRF UV Equipment Procurement. The work includes furnishing UV disinfection equipment and providing startup and testing services for the Royal City WRF. Equipment includes reactors, power distribution equipment, control panels, and all other appurtenances required for a complete and workable disinfection system. The Equipment shall be delivered to the project site within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. All bidding and Work to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Royal City, Washington. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. (local time) on Monday, May 14, 2018. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Bid Documents. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, money order, or bid bond payable to the "City of Royal City" and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Bid Documents may be examined at the office of the City of Royal City, or the office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. Bid Documents for this project are available free-of-charge at the following website: "http://gobids.grayandosborne.com". Bidders are encouraged to "Register" in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the "Bidders List". For assistance, please call the Project Engineer, Keith Stewart, P.E. at (206) 284 0860. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer. The City of Royal City is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Small minority and women-owned business are encouraged to submit bids. Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Royal City, Washington, the Washington State Department of Ecology, and the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Neither the State of Washington nor any of its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to any contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation for bids. The City of Royal City expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposal and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the bidder whose proposal is in the best interest of the City. (Signed) SHILO CHRISTENSEN FINANCE DIRECTOR #05008/185238 Pub: April27, 2018 & May 1, 2018

BBCC to open new medical simulation lab

College plans to launch new simulation technician program BBCC

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is hosting a grand opening April 7 for its new medical simulation lab that will provide lifelike training for health care students and professionals.

Biden seems ready to extend US troop presence in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Without coming right out and saying it, President Joe Biden seems ready to let lapse a May 1 deadline for completing a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Orderly withdrawals take time, and Biden is running out of it.

How the Iowa caucuses 'broke down in every way possible'

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Days before the Iowa caucuses, Democratic Party activist Lindsey Ellickson prepared to run her Cedar Rapids precinct by downloading the new smartphone app designed to calculate and report results.

Warden fastpitch falls in 2B state tournament

YAKIMA – After dominating opponents all season and entering the state tournament with a 24-1 record and the No. 2 seed, Warden fastpitch had state title aspirations at the Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima this past weekend.

Meet the online gadget show, a hall of mirrors to the future

Every January, huge crowds descend on Las Vegas for the CES gadget show, an extravaganza of tech and glitz intended to set the tone for the coming year in consumer technology. CES kicks off this week, but thanks to the pandemic, it will be in a radical new format — a “virtual” show taking place only in cyberspace.

Meet the online gadget show, a hall of mirrors to the future

Every January, huge crowds descend on Las Vegas for the CES gadget show, an extravaganza of tech and glitz intended to set the tone for the coming year in consumer technology. CES kicks off this week, but thanks to the pandemic, it will be in a radical new format — a “virtual” show taking place only in cyberspace.

Quincy man sentenced for drunken high-speed chase

EPHRATA — A Quincy man was sentenced for leading a Washington State Patrol trooper on a high-speed chase at speeds in excess of 100 mph while intoxicated.

Dever runs to help city progress

OTHELLO — DeWitt (Dan) Dever is running for position seven on the Othello City Council because he wants to help the city progress toward a stronger economic future.

Ticketmaster to pay $10 million fine over hacking charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Ticketmaster agreed on Wednesday to pay a $10 million fine to escape prosecution over criminal charges accusing the company of hacking into the computer system of a startup rival.

Ticketmaster to pay $10 million fine over hacking charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Ticketmaster agreed on Wednesday to pay a $10 million fine to escape prosecution over criminal charges accusing the company of hacking into the computer system of a startup rival.